Science Guide Books

[smartmummy]

janet_lee88:

Hi Mummies,

My son has his Science Practical test (5%) today. Hope he is able to score high to bring up his Science SA2...every mark counts.

wish you all the best.

[janet88]

smartmummy:

janet_lee88:

Hi Mummies,

My son has his Science Practical test (5%) today. Hope he is able to score high to bring up his Science SA2...every mark counts.

wish you all the best.

Thank you.
He said 'one station' was testing on Magnets, the 2nd one was on comparison.

[Champion]

Janet,

May I check with you when did your DS school start Science practical test?
P3?
I email my DD1 T to check but no reply yet!

[jedamum]

Champion:

Janet,

May I check with you when did your DS school start Science practical test?
P3?
I email my DD1 T to check but no reply yet!

Champion,
my ds1 had his 1st Practical test last Friday. he said something about having 5 different stations. tested on magnets, and for diversity, involves classification, observation etc. i feel that it is very good exposure for them but not sure about how well he is going to do though.

[Champion]

jedamum:

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Champion,
my ds1 had his 1st Practical test last Friday. he said something about having 5 different stations. tested on magnets, and for diversity, involves classification, observation etc. i feel that it is very good exposure for them but not sure about how well he is going to do though.

Hi Jedamum,
Thanks for the post; appreciates much :celebrate:

Seem like DD1's school is a bit slow - she finished Diversity in Term 1 & 2, Term 3 started with Materials and now half way thru Life Cycles. Magnet only in Term 4.

[jedamum]

Champion:

jedamum:

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Champion,
my ds1 had his 1st Practical test last Friday. he said something about having 5 different stations. tested on magnets, and for diversity, involves classification, observation etc. i feel that it is very good exposure for them but not sure about how well he is going to do though.

Hi Jedamum,
Thanks for the post; appreciates much :celebrate:

Seem like DD1's school is a bit slow - she finished Diversity in Term 1 & 2, Term 3 started with Materials and now half way thru Life Cycles. Magnet only in Term 4.

Champion,
your girl's school is not slow. my boy's school will only teach Cycles next year. :faint:

[janet88]

Champion:

Janet,

May I check with you when did your DS school start Science practical test?
P3?
I email my DD1 T to check but no reply yet!

My son had his Science practical last Fri...his school conducts Science practical for students from P3. Last year was on Magnets...1 station.

[optimistforum]

Hi


I need recommendations please as I am looking for Primary 3/4 (Lower Block) and Primary 5/6 (Upper Block) books for my children.

They are fine with UK National Curriculum science syllabus, which as not as challeging as what you do in P3 and upwards. They will enter selective school exams at age 10, and whilst science is not tested I would like them to read a science book just for fun, information, supplementary learning and exam questions (with solutions).

I hear Janet Sims (http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=19568&start=650) is well rated or Lognamn Essential Revison for science (http://www.popular.com.sg/images/product/book/91231.jpg).

I would like a workbook come revison book; any help appreciated.

PS, I have had to buy a metal storage cupboard to house past, present and future book collections. :oops: :oops:

Regards
O

[Champion]

optimistforum:

I would like a workbook come revison book; any help appreciated.

Hi optimistforum,
Just share what I am using for my P3 DD1.

1) Ultimate Science Guide (Lower Block) By EPH
http://www.eph.com.sg/bestsellers.php#
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This serves like a \"bible\" for me to refer to especially for more detailed and in-depth explanation.

2)Science Partner by SAP Group Pte Ltdhttp://i53.tinypic.com/14wq6uc.jpg\">
http://sapgrp.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=476_417_454_489&products_id=327
This is secondary to the 1st one on top and usually DD1 will use it for reference when she did her revision and other assessment books.

3) Learning Science by SAP Group Pte Ltd http://i54.tinypic.com/1z6tiky.jpg\">
main_page=product_info&cPath=476_417_454_455&products_id=324
This book consists of questions that is quite similar to exam format, i.e. MCQ and short-structured questions. I realised that my DD1's T random picked questions from this assessment book as worksheet for the class to practise so I will usually keep this book in my own cabinet and use it only when DD1 is doing the school worksheets :evil:

4) Science Process Skills by SAP Group Pte Ltd http://i55.tinypic.com/1416vye.jpg\">
http://sapgrp.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=476_417_454_455&products_id=330
Among All, I would rate this as the most \"difficult\" & challenging assessment book to work on. This book consists all short-structured questions; no MCQ. This book is also \"my own\" procession instead of DD1 as I read the questions and copied down the answers to the questions. I use it as a revision notes with DD1 especially nearing her exam periods.

5)My Weekly Companion Science by Longman http://i56.tinypic.com/358w09k.jpg\">
https://www.popular.com.sg/jsp/product/product_detail.jsp?vca001=265&vpd001=95712#
OK - this is my DD1's \"favorite\" :love: as the topic goes by weekly basis so she can do it at her own timing after her school teacher has finished that particularly chapter. Simple & straight-forward MCQ & short-structured questions



Sorry, I am a bit long-winded but hope that the above can help you in one way or another when making decisions in getting Science Assessment Books. I have others at home but not recommending to you as I find them unsuitable :razz: .

[SAHM_TAN]

Champion,


I have pm you. Need help. TIA